What Skin Type do you have?

Quote: Love of beauty is Taste. The creation of beauty is Art.- Ralph Waldo Emerson

In my previous blog I went over some basic tips in regards to skin care and some warnings against unhealthy skin. In this blog I would like to go over the different skin types. If you do not know what skin type you are or feel unsure on how to determine what skin type apply to you, this blog may have some answers to your questions or concerns.

*There are 5 basic skin care types: Oily, Combination, Sensitive, Dry, and Sun-Damaged. Your skin type is generally determined by how much or how little oil your skin produces. One’s diet, stress level, genes, medication, or even your daily skin care regime determines how much oil your skin produces.

*Oily: Oily skin tends to be shiny with enlarged pores. Oily skin can be prone to blackheads and blemishes. Also, a person with an oily skin type may experience some tightness in the skin.

*Combination/Normal: Combination/normal skin types have medium pores and a smooth and even texture. The circulation to the skin is good and the skin resembles a healthy color. People with combination/normal skin tend to experience dryness on the cheeks while being oily in the t-zone. You may be wondering where the t-zone is located on the face. The t-zone area on the face is the forehead, nose, and chin. They are the oiliest spots on the face and are where the most oil glands are stored. So if you sometimes wonder why the rest of your face is dry and your forehead, nose, and chin is shiny, there is nothing wrong with you, in fact it is absolutely normal.

*Sensitive: Sensitive skin tends to be thin and delicate with fine pores. Sensitive skin flushes easily and is prone to broken capillaries. This skin type is frequently allergic and can be rashy.
*Dry: Dry skin tends to feel tight, especially after cleansing. Dry skin has a tendency towards fine wrinkles. Skin may be flaky and may form red patches. In women of color, the skin may appear ashy or dull. This occurs when there is dead skin buildup.

*Aging or sun-damaged: Aging or sun-damaged skin may feel tight with visible wrinkles. The skin tone may be slack especially around the cheeks and jaw line. The texture of the skin can feel leathery and the skin capillaries are most likely broken.

*Here is quick and easy “skin test” to see which of the 5 skin types you possibly fall under…
Here it goes: Begin by washing your face and then gently pat it dry once the washing process is over. Then take a few pieces of rice paper. If that is not accessible to you, just use regular tissue paper. Press the tissue paper on different spots on your face. If your skin is oily, the tissue paper will stick and pick up the oily spots and become translucent. If the paper does not stick or pick up any oily spots, you have dry skin. If the tissue sticks in your t-zone area (forehead, nose, chin), then you have combination or “normal” skin. The majority of women usually have combination/normal skin.

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-Rebecca

~Remember: Beauty on the outside begins on the inside…Be Blessed! ~